Lead Information Security Analyst - IAM

About the role

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes! This is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week and work from home two days a week. There are no visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role. Lead Information Security Analyst - IAM Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst to help strengthen and evolve Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations. We're looking for a proven IAM professional who understands how identity data moves across systems and the downstream impact it has on access, controls, compliance, and risk. This role focuses on IAM data hygiene, entitlement governance, process optimization, and controls. Success requires someone who can identify gaps, improve data quality, strengthen operational processes, and partner across teams to drive lasting improvements. The ideal candidate understands IAM workflows end-to-end, communicates effectively with both business and technical stakeholders, and can translate complex requirements into practical solutions. This person is naturally curious, asks the right questions, and knows how to influence others while driving accountability and results.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize IAM business operations, ensuring alignment with organizational security and business objectives.
• Oversee identity governance, user access policies, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, HR, and business teams to enhance IAM processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Develop IAM business strategies, metrics, and reporting to measure effectiveness and compliance.
• Support IAM program initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), Cloud, Non-Human Accounts, and identity lifecycle management.
• Ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and access review processes to maintain security and minimize risk.
• Manage IAM-related projects, driving continuous improvements in identity governance, workflows